Educator

Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Centre: Goodstart Beaumaris

Role: Educator

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

As a Goodstart Educator, you'll become a vital part of our team, working alongside Senior Educators and our Educational Leader to craft and enhance exceptional learning programs for our children. Your dedication to safety and inclusivity will ensure every child thrives and feels valued in their learning experiences.

About Goodstart Beaumaris

Goodstart Early Learning Beaumaris is a 67‑place, Exceeding rated long day care centre located in a quiet, leafy street in the heart of Beaumaris—just moments from the Concourse and across the road from Beaumaris Primary School.

We are inviting a passionate Educator (Certificate III or Diploma) to join our high‑performing team and help us continue delivering the exceptional education and care that our children, families and community know and love.

This is a centre with a deeply embedded culture of respect, belonging and collaboration, and we are proud of the consistent quality that has earned and sustained our Exceeding rating.

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate

👨‍👧‍👦 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

🏋 Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

📚 Paid professional development

💆🏽‍♀️Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

👩‍⚕️Free annual flu shot (optional)

✈️Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll need:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current VIC Working with Children Check

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 18•• ••• 543 or via email ••••@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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